Xia Wan subconsciously turned her head to look at Xia Shuyu beside her. Their eyes met, as if two beams of light collided in the darkness.
They both caught the same emotion in each other's eyes: an irrepressible excitement, like a volcano about to erupt, mixed with a hint of tension, like a taut string.
They knew that this covert contest was about to enter a crucial stage, and success or failure would hinge on this moment.
Just then, the sound of Guo Guanghua's slow footsteps came from inside the house. The footsteps were particularly clear in the quiet night, and were accompanied by a few soft coughs from time to time, as if announcing his presence to the world.
Then, with a creak, the dilapidated wooden door slowly opened, emitting a chilling sound.
A familiar figure appeared at the door; it was Zhao Guodong.
He was dressed in a dark outfit. Although the clothes looked a bit old, they were very neat and tidy. Every crease was ironed perfectly, showing his meticulousness.
His hair was meticulously combed and neatly arranged, each strand seemingly carefully styled, shimmering slightly under the dim light.
His face still wore the usual cautious expression, and his eyes revealed a hint of caution and vigilance, as if he was always on guard against something.
When Xia Shuyu saw that the person who came was indeed Zhao Guodong, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
At the same time, her hands, which were originally clenched into fists, unconsciously increased their force, and her nails almost dug into her palms, leaving shallow marks.
She knew that this covert pursuit, which had lasted for many days and resembled a cat-and-mouse game, had reached its most critical juncture.
At this very moment, every passing second is like a gentle pluck of the string of fate; the slightest misstep could completely alter the course of the entire event, affecting the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of the family.
In the brief moment that the two exchanged pleasantries at the door, Xia Wan and her companion, like agile cheetahs, swiftly slipped into the house with lightning speed. With their keen intuition and rapid movements, they found their ideal hiding place in the blink of an eye.
After all, if they continued to linger in the courtyard, not only would they have difficulty hearing the conversation between the two, but they might also expose themselves and cause the entire plan to fail, rendering all their previous efforts futile.
At this moment, Guo Guanghua and Zhao Guodong had already begun a probing exchange.
Zhao Guodong sat calmly in a chair in the main room. His usually gentle face now showed a hint of doubt: "Director Guo specially sent someone to invite me here. I wonder what brings you here?"
His voice was steady and calm, as if he were just having an ordinary neighborhood conversation, making it difficult to fathom his true thoughts.
Facing Zhao Guodong's seemingly casual question, Guo Guanghua's gaze was firm, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. He met Zhao's eyes directly without flinching and said bluntly, "Section Chief Zhao, let's not beat around the bush. I'm sure you're already well aware of the complex relationship between the Guo and Xia families. Since you're willing to sit here with me today, I presume you already agree with the suggestion I just made..."
His eyes revealed a hint of urgency and anticipation, as if he were waiting for Zhao Guodong to give him a satisfactory answer.
At this point, Guo Guanghua paused for a moment, as if giving Zhao Guodong time to process the information, before adding with emphasis, "You should know that the feud between my Guo family and the Xia family has been passed down from our ancestors. Even if outsiders know very little about the rights and wrongs of this matter, as the well-known son-in-law of the Xia family, how could you, Section Chief Zhao, be completely unaware of it?"
His words were full of innuendo and threats, trying to make Zhao Guodong understand the seriousness of the matter and the choice he faced.
Everyone present was fully aware of the truth behind this matter and the interests involved.
That's why, when she heard that Zhao Guodong was going to meet Guo Guanghua that night, Xia Shuqin, who had always had a fiery temper, instantly became furious. Her originally pretty face was now twisted and ferocious with anger, as if she were possessed by a demon.
Her heart was filled with anger and resentment towards Zhao Guodong, feeling that he had betrayed the Xia family and was a traitor to the family.
However, even when Guo Guanghua so bluntly brought things up, Zhao Guodong remained calm and composed.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze as deep and unfathomable as a cold pool. His facial muscles remained completely still as he calmly replied, "I'm sorry, Director Guo, I don't quite understand what you mean. If it's convenient, I hope you can explain it more clearly."
His voice remained steady, with a hint of doubt in his tone, making it difficult to discern his true thoughts, as if he were an unfathomable mystery.
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